Mnotho Zwane
Paralegal and Legal Secretary
About
A Paralegal and legal secretary with experience in civil litigation and debt collection. Skilled in court procedures, legal drafting and research, client liaison and office management. Committed to delivering accurate and efficient legal and administrative support and contributing to the effective operation of the team and company
Experience
Paralegal / Legal Secretary - Betela Attorneys Inc
(2025-11 - 2026-06)
- Drafted letters of demand (Section 56), summonses, requests for default judgments, warrants of execution, Rule 12(6) affidavits, Section 65(A) and Section 72 notices and responses to Magistrate's queries
- Issued court documents through the clerk of the court
- Collected and verified clients' FICA documents for compliance
- Prepared and numbered court bundles for filing in court
- Opened electronic and physical files on AJS software
- Maintained files in chronological order in filing cabinets
- Scanned and copied returns of service and sheriff's invoices to accounting departments
- Managed physical office files, filing correspondence, pleadings and notices systematically
- Appointed correspondent attorneys for matters
- Drafted email correspondence to clients and correspondent attorneys
- Directed client emails and telephonic enquiries to the attorney
- Managed attorneys' diaries and scheduled appointments for consultations and interviews
- Liaised with clients on progress of the matter
- Liaised with Sheriffs to confirm jurisdiction, service, returns, and payments outstanding
- Liaised with Registrars to resolve court-related queries
- Obtained court dates with the registrar
- Processed billing using AJS software
- Assisted in training candidate attorneys in legal drafting, opening files, and billing on AJS Software
- Welcomed and assisted clients and visitors in reception
- Monitored office stationery and office supplies
- Coordinated courier collections and deliveries of legal documents
Intern - Betela Attorneys Inc
(2024-11 - 2025-11)
- Opening electronic files on AJS Software
- Preparing clients' files, FICA documents for attorneys' consultations
- Drafted correspondence to clients' enquiries
- Drafted and served letters of demand (Section 56)
- Drafted summonses and requests for default judgments
- Managed attorneys and candidate attorneys' diaries
- Drafted memorandums for the driver messenger
- Liaised with the accounting department to make payments to the sheriffs
- Captured and maintained records of outstanding sheriffs' payments on Excel spreadsheets
- Recorded attorneys' consultation notes during clients meetings
Volunteering - Betela Attorneys Inc
(2024-08 - 2024-10)
- Answered telephone calls
- Scanned, copied and filed legal documents as per attorneys' instructions
- Sorted all physical files in filing cabinets
- Conducted legal research as per attorneys' instructions
- Delivered legal documents to be commissioned
- Managed telephone calls with sheriffs to follow up on the returns of service
Cashier - Caltex Garage Abaqulusi
(2022-02 - 2023-12)
- Maintained accurate records of cash transactions
- Processed cash, card and electronic payments
- Issued receipts and processed refunds where applicable
- Assisted customer with purchases items and product enquiries
- Restocked and maintained organized shelves
- Assisted in inventory stock take
- Directed customer enquiries and complaints to the manager
- Managed diesel and petroleum stock levels
- Delivered customer service in fast paced environment
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Laws (LLB) - University of South Africa (UNISA) (2025)
Paralegal Practice Certificate - Paralegal Practice - South African Law School (2024 - 2025)
National Senior Certificate - Richards Bay Christian School (2010 - 2021)
